March 2019 - Page 4 of 10

ThursdayMar 21, 2019 9:19 am

One Thing All Cannabis Growers Must Consider

As more states and countries come online with their medical or adult-use cannabis laws, demand is proving to be nearly insatiable in many areas with cultivators struggling to keep supplies up. Canada ran out of cannabis within days after first opening legal sales. Same with Nevada. Essentially, legal cannabis is proving to be an extremely valuable agricultural commodity. Same goes for the hemp variety as well. One could go on at length about all the benefits of cannabis – from medicinal to industrial – and as more people discover these benefits, demand will continue to accelerate. However, setting up these…

ThursdayMar 21, 2019 9:00 am

Staggering Growth Predicted for CBD Industry as Impact of Farm Bill Seen

HempWire Editorial Coverage: Following the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, CBD sales have continued their massive growth in the United States and beyond. Cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical found in cannabis, has seen a huge growth in sales over the past few years. CBD can be derived from hemp, and the passing of a new farm bill in the States makes this form of cultivation legal at a federal level. This forms part of wider growth in the cannabis market, as companies expand their operations in North America and even beyond. Wildflower Brands Inc. (OTCQB: WLDFF) (CSE: SUN) (WLDFF Profile)…

WednesdayMar 20, 2019 11:35 am

Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) Sees Continued Increase in Revenues and Brand Recognition

Wildflower reported 10th consecutive quarter of increased revenue Company included CBD products in the Four Seasons Hollywood Swag Bag for the 2019 Oscars Wildflower opened a branded general store in Lower Manhattan in a high-occupancy office tower housing established digital media companies For the 10th consecutive quarter, Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF), a cannabis company focused on developing and designing branded products, has seen an increase in revenue (http://cnw.fm/15Bi3). The second quarter of 2019 brought in $1.4 million in sales, a $0.4 million increase over the previous quarter, which is representative of an increase that’s consistent across all sources. Headquartered…

WednesdayMar 20, 2019 9:54 am

Cannabis Activism Post-Prohibition: Concrete Steps Forward

[Note: This article is part of an exclusive series about how cannabis activists can add value to today's cannabis industry – by Amanda Reiman, cannabis activist and VP of Community Relations with Flow Kana. You can find other installments here.] Over the past several weeks I have addressed various ways in which activists can stay engaged after cannabis legalization. As anyone who has witnessed the transition from prohibition to legalization can attest, legalization does not solve problems so much as changes the conversations and strategies around the problems. Shifting cannabis from a criminal justice to a public health paradigm invites opportunities that were not in…

WednesdayMar 20, 2019 9:00 am

CBD Beverages – Possible Next Big Disruptor in the Drinks Industry

HempWire Editorial Coverage: Drinks infused with cannabis-derived cannabidiol (CBD) are in a prime position to bring disruption to the beverage sector. The growing consumer interest in hemp-derived CBD as a health supplement along with the recent passing of the Farm Bill has spawned a growing interest in CBD-infused drinks. The ever-increasing global trend to legalizing cannabis is also creating demand for “harder” beverages derived from marijuana Big alcohol companies have taken a particular interest in investing in cannabis producers. The relationship is also working in an inverse direction, with CBD producers recruiting experienced beverage executives to help launch new products.…

TuesdayMar 19, 2019 12:17 pm

SinglePoint Inc. (SING), Direct Solar Discuss Asset Acquisition in New Interview

SinglePoint is building a cannabis-friendly portfolio through ancillary asset acquisitions fueled by an LOI to inject $12 million in capital The company’s acquisition agreement with brokerage Direct Solar and customer lead generator AI Live Transfers leads the way for solar power boost to portfolio A new interview with SinglePoint and Direct Solar highlights the companies’ enthusiasm for the potential of completing the agreement by April 15 Technology-building firm SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) is advancing its commitment to the environment and its investment in the cannabis industry through the acquisition of two companies that have successfully applied the Lending Tree model…

TuesdayMar 19, 2019 9:28 am

Cannabis Dispensaries: 6 Critical Compliance Mistakes to Avoid

Cannabis dispensaries have to abide by many layers of rules and regulations. They operate under a huge microscope and even one misstep can be really, really bad. Dispensaries that commit a compliance violation can be blasted in mainstream media, be pointed to for years by cannabis opponents, be fined, and/or shutdown. Compliance should always be on the minds of dispensary owners and dispensary staff. Below are some common examples of compliance issues that should be avoided at all costs. 1) Not checking ID The most common compliance violation that dispensaries make is not checking identification to ensure that a customer is…

TuesdayMar 19, 2019 9:00 am

Hemp Boom Leads to Cultivation Supply Shortages

HempWire Editorial Coverage: The growth of the hemp sector is having a beneficial effect for both hemp companies and hydroponic suppliers. The growth of hemp more than doubled in the United States last year More companies are moving to produce hemp, causing a surge in demand for cultivation and hydroponic supplies Shortages are particularly acute relative to the hemp micropropagation and hemp cloning supplies as the spring planting season looms Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) via its pending acquisitions is poised to accelerate its growth rate as a result of this hemp cultivation boom, along with other leading companies.…

TuesdayMar 19, 2019 9:00 am

CBD Industry Soars in Wake of Farm Bill; Massive Growth Projected to Continue

MondayMar 18, 2019 1:02 pm

What Are the Best Cannabis Strains for Depression?

Cannabis as a natural remedy for depression is a topic of some controversy. While many consumers report that relief from depression is one of their primary reasons for partaking in the herb, the limited science on the subject has yet to catch up to the consumer experience. What research has found, however, is that both dosage and the unique chemical composition of certain cannabis cultivars may play the most profound role when trying to figure out whether the herb has a positive or negative impact on depression. Research has unveiled that the primary psychoactive in the plant, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has…